Eduardo Loeb Melus

Dr. Eduardo Loeb Melus directs the Pulmonology Service at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona. He is an active member of the Catalan Centre of Excellence in Pulmonology research group. The specialist treats respiratory conditions, including asthma, pneumonia, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Specialization & Approach

Dr. Loeb Melus performs respiratory care and diagnostic procedures. He performs specialized procedures such as lung cancer surgery and pneumonectomy – the surgical removal of a lung. The doctor also treats patients using stem cell therapy for COPD. He coordinates the MIDIMAR study, which tracks physical activity as an indicator for COPD health.

Work Experience

• 2020–present — Head of Pulmonology Service, Centro Médico Teknon, Barcelona
• 2019–present — Doctoral student, Autonomous University of Barcelona
• 2018–present — Junior Physician, Pulmonology Department, El Pilar Hospital, Barcelona
• 2018–present — Member of the Catalan Centre of Excellence in Pulmonology research group
• 2018–2019 — Therapist, Emergency Service, Teknon Medical Center, Barcelona
• 2018–2020 — Data Manager, EARCO Registry and Coordinator of the MIDIMAR study, Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR)
• 2017–2019 — Coordinator of EPI-SCAN and CatCoVeR Clinical Trials, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital
• 2006–2017 — Head of Pulmonology Service and Coordinator of the Sleep and Lung Function Laboratory, Valentina Canabal Clinical Center, Venezuela
• 2006–2014 — Chief Physician of Pulmonology, Central University Antonio Maria Pineda, Venezuela
• 2004–2005 — Chief Resident Physician, Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery Service, University Hospital of Caracas
• 2004–2005 — Teaching Fellow in Pulmonary Functional Study, Central University of Venezuela
• 2002–2003 — Chief Resident in Internal Medicine, Central University Hospital Antonio Maria Pineda
• 1999–2002 — Faculty member and researcher, Physiology Section, Universidad Centro Cidade Lisandro Alvarado
• 1999–2000 — Rural Doctor, Padre Oliveros Hospital, Nirgua, Venezuela
• 1994–1998 — Trainer-teacher, Physiology Section, Central West University Lisandro Alvarado
• 1993–1997 — Research Intern, Laboratory of Exercise Physiology, Central-West University Lisandro Alvarado

Education & Training

• 1998 — Medical Degree, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Central Technological University Lisandro Alvarado (Graduated with honors)
• 2003 — Specialist in Internal Medicine, Central-Western University Lisandro Alvarado (Graduated with honors)
• 2006 — Pulmonology Specialist, Central University of Venezuela, University Hospital of Caracas

Academic & Research Achievements

Dr. Loeb Melus has authored studies on respiratory biomarkers and muscle characteristics in COPD patients. He served as a principal investigator for Phase IIIB clinical trials for Novartis and AstraZeneca. Additionally, he participated in the EARCO Registry and the MIDIMAR study at Vall d'Hebron Research Institute.

• "Analysis of blood biomarkers in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma-COPD co-occurrence (ACO)"
• "Practical guide for the identification and diagnosis of asthma-COPD overlap (ACO)"
• "Sexual and skeletal muscle characteristics in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease"
• "Lactate dehydrogenase isoenzymes in skeletal muscle of patients with COPD"
• "Peripheral Muscle Changes in Non-COPD Smokers"

Teaching & Consulting Roles

• 2006–2013 — Lecturer in Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Antonio Maria Pineda Central University Hospital
• 2006–2008 — Professor of Physiology, Central Western University Lisandro Alvarado
• Former Medical Consultant for Pfizer Venezuela (Champix)
• Former Medical Consultant for Boehringer Ingelheim Venezuela (SPIRIVA)